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AkzoNobel India launches ‘Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna’
Mumbai: Four decades since introducing luxury in Indian decorative paints industry with its flagship Dulux Velvet Touch range of interior emulsions, Akzo Nobel India Ltd. is now redefining the epitome of luxury with Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna – its first uber-luxury interior emulsion in India.
Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna takes Dulux Velvet Touch’s unparalleled legacy of innovation and superior quality to the next level. Introduced for the first time in Indian interior emulsions, the advanced PU reinforced acrylic makes paint significantly more durable and dust-resistant, ensuring that walls stay impeccably pristine and timelessly elegant.
This innovation also delivers on consumers superior colour performance expectation from luxury paint. As the first Dulux paint offering in India to come powered by the TruColour+ technology with antioxidants, Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna envelopes living spaces with rich and intense colours that stay fresher for longer. Unpleasant odour during paint application too is a thing of the past as the added tea tree oil results in a refreshing aroma.
AkzoNobel India executive director-Decorative Paints Rohit Totla said, “As one of the Most Trusted Brands of India, Dulux is yet again pushing the boundaries of innovation and superior quality of its flagship brand Dulux Velvet Touch. Leveraging our global expertise, we have combined the best of timeless aesthetics with technology-driven performance to ensure that each brushstroke mirrors the eternal elegance and refinement that the most discerning Dulux paint consumers aspire to achieve.”
Knowing that timeless spaces deserve an equally timeless touch, Dulux’s colour experts have curated the exclusive ‘Eternals’ collection for Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna with 10 themes such as Eternal Love, Eternal Fire and Eternal Cosmos. Whether used on their own or paired with complimenting palettes, (deep tones for impact, mid tones for a softer look, pale tones for a gentle lift to the walls or selected whites that bring tranquillity), the Eterna collection helps consumers to effortlessly transform their home interiors inspired by the hues of timelessness and exclusivity.
“At Dulux, we never compromise on quality and know that families want to enjoy a worry-free paint experience. That’s why we are backing the unmatched quality of Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna system (topcoat and base coat) with a 10-year performance warranty* under our Dulux AssuranceTM warranty program,” added Rohit.
Launched in select markets across India, the availability of Dulux Velvet Touch Eterna will be expanded to all major cities in the following months.
Brands
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India revs up with 63.69 lakh units in FY2026, posts 9 per cent growth
The two-wheeler giant closes the fiscal year on a strong note, with March 2026 delivering a blockbuster 29 per cent year-on-year surge
GURUGRAM: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has ended FY2026 in fine fettle. The two-wheeler maker recorded total sales of 63,69,504 units in the April 2025 to March 2026 period, a 9 per cent jump over FY2025, driven by sustained customer demand, improving market sentiment and a sharp focus on strengthening its presence across key segments.
The year’s finale was nothing short of spectacular. In March 2026 alone, HMSI shifted 5,49,145 units, a blistering 29 per cent growth over March 2025. Domestic sales for the month stood at 5,12,303 units, with exports contributing a further 36,842 units.
Zoom out to the full year and the picture is equally robust. Of the 63,69,504 units sold in FY2026, domestic sales accounted for 57,49,275 units, while exports came in at 6,20,229 units. The performance reflected a balanced showing across both markets, underpinned by a strong product portfolio and HMSI’s consistent emphasis on quality, reliability and customer satisfaction.
The company, which operates across 7,000-plus touchpoints in India, also underscored its commitment to road safety, pointing to its “Safety for Everyone” vision and the deployment of technologies such as ABS, CBS and rider-assist features across its range.
Twenty-nine per cent in March. Nine per cent for the year. For Honda in India, FY2026 was a very good ride indeed.
